Hip pain can limit your ability to walk, sit, run, sleep, and do the activities you enjoy. Whether it’s a dull ache in the groin, sharp pain on the outside of the hip, or tightness when getting out of a chair, discomfort in this region can have a major impact on your lifestyle and confidence.
At Perfect Motion Physiotherapy in Adelaide, we assess and treat the root cause of your hip pain—not just the symptoms—helping you move better, feel stronger, and avoid future flare-ups.
Why Does Hip Pain Happen?
Your hip is a ball-and-socket joint designed for strength and mobility. It plays a key role in transferring load from your upper body to your legs while allowing you to move in multiple directions. Given the forces it handles, the hip is susceptible to injury, inflammation, degeneration, and overload.
Pain can stem from muscles, tendons, bursae, cartilage, or joint surfaces, and may also be referred from the lower back or sacroiliac joint.
Common Causes of Hip Pain
We regularly help patients with:
- Hip Bursitis – Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs on the outside of the hip
- Gluteal Tendinopathy – Irritation of tendons around the hip muscles
- Labral Tears – Damage to the cartilage rim inside the joint
- Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) – Structural abnormality causing joint pinching
- Hip Osteoarthritis – Age-related degeneration of the joint surfaces
- Adductor Strain or Tendinopathy – Inner thigh/groin issues from sport or overload
- Snapping Hip Syndrome – Audible clicks with movement, often from tight tendons
- Hip Flexor Strain or Tightness – Common in runners or desk-based workers
- Referred Pain from Lower Back or SIJ
Signs and Symptoms to Look For
- Groin or buttock pain
- Lateral hip pain (outside of the hip)
- Pain with walking, running, or going up stairs
- Difficulty sitting cross-legged or rising from a chair
- Discomfort lying on one side at night
- Clicking, locking, or catching sensations
- Reduced range of motion or joint stiffness
- Weakness or loss of hip control during movement
Understanding Your Condition
Hip pain may be:
- Acute: Sudden onset after trauma, overload, or sports
- Chronic: Pain lasting over 3 months, often degenerative or postural
- Postural or Gait-Related: Resulting from poor movement habits
- Post-Surgical or Rehabilitative: After hip arthroscopy, replacement, or fracture
A detailed biomechanical assessment is essential to understand what structures are involved and why the pain persists.
How Perfect Motion Physiotherapy Can Help
We offer a thorough, personalised approach to hip pain based on your condition, goals, and lifestyle.
Your plan may include:
- Detailed movement and postural assessment
- Manual therapy to relieve stiffness and reduce pain
- Electro Physical agents to reduce pain and improve blood flow.
- Soft tissue techniques for muscle release
- Targeted strength work for glutes, hip rotators, and core
- Gait retraining or running form correction
- Pelvic and lumbar spine integration where required
- Sport- or activity-specific rehab
- Education on ergonomics and movement control
We tailor your recovery journey to match your lifestyle—whether you’re returning to work, sport, or simply walking without pain.
We also collaborate with your GP or other health professionals if your condition is complex or involves neurological symptoms.
Book Now for Lasting Hip Pain Relief
If hip pain is limiting your movement, independence, or comfort, don’t wait. At Perfect Motion Physiotherapy in Adelaide, our expert team is ready to help you move better, feel stronger, and live without pain.
Book your appointment today and let’s rebuild strength and confidence from the hips down.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page is intended for general educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.
